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Why We Choose Mercury-Free Dental Fillings

Dental fillings are a standard procedure. An increasing number of people with older amalgam fillings are concerned about possible health risks and seek to have them replaced. Amid global efforts to restrict the use of mercury-based fillings, it's an important topic to discuss. What Are Amalgam Dental Fillings? Dental amalgam is a [...]

A Secret Cause of Bad Breath

Having an is essential to making a great first impression, but that impression won’t hold up if people can’t stand your breath when they get within conversation distance. You might think you’re doing everything you can to combat bad breath, but if you’re not getting rid of tonsil stones, then you’ve got a […]nThe post A Secret Cause of Bad Breath appeared first on .

By |September 22nd, 2020|General Dentistry|

Three Reasons to Floss Before You Brush

The most important form of preventive dentistry is your home hygiene routine. It’s important to get it right, especially now with more people going longer between appointments. While most people brush before they floss, it turns out that it’s significantly more effective to floss first, then brush. Here are three reasons why you should [...]

By |September 8th, 2020|General Dentistry|

Gold Teeth Lose Luster as More Turn to Teeth Whitening, Ceramics

For decades, gold was a popular option in teeth fillings, dental caps and dental crowns. But this precious metal is no longer so precious when it comes to restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry treatments. This is a trend a recent report attributes to the rise of teeth whitening and improved dental ceramics.

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